He was born on July 3, 1970, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was a realtor and a manager in retail sales in several businesses. He helped his brother Scott start Wooded Hills restaurant in Harrisburg which he managed until he started taking care of his grandmother at Lake Barkley. Shawn loved everyone and always had a smile for all those he met.

Shawn is survived by his mother, Judy Collins Stout of Harrisburg and his father, Larry (Marcia) Stout of Shawneetown; his brother, Scott Stout of Harrisburg; his maternal grandmother, Wilma Collins of Harrisburg; a great-aunt, Susie Cox; a special cousin, Janis Choisser of Harrisburg and her children DeAnn McGowan and Kristin Allen; a dear friend, Darrell Braden; two step-sisters, Stephanie Lloyd of Whittington and Ashley Parker of Equality. He is also survived by many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Tom and Ruth (Short) Hildreth and Bob Stout; his maternal grandfather, Collis Collins; and his best friend Geoff Maul.

Funeral services for Shawn will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at the Reed Funeral Home in Harrisburg with Scott Pilkington and Kitty Martin officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Lawn cemetery. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at Reed Funeral Home. For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to the 4-C’s Christian Community Compassion Center and can be left at the funeral home.